Antique McKee Sunburst Glass Compote: EAPG Pedestal Dish, Victorian Decor

This Early American Pattern Glass (EAPG) pedestal compote dish was made by McKee Glass Company circa 1910. Standing 7" tall in the striking Sunburst pattern (also referred to as Aztec Sunburst by some collectors), this authentic EAPG piece features a deeply pressed star and cane motif with a sharp sawtooth rim designed to catch and reflect light. The stem is crisply molded—a hallmark of McKee’s early 20th-century production—and adds brilliance and clarity to the overall form.

Under UV light, the glass glows yellow-green (see last photo), confirming the presence of lead and the authenticity of the piece as true early American pressed glass. Originally marked with a paper label, this unsigned example is consistent with McKee’s known work from this era.

About McKee Glass: Founded in 1834 in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, McKee Glass was one of America’s earliest glass manufacturers, producing high-quality pattern and pressed glass. After joining the National Glass Company in the late 1880s, McKee reestablished itself under its own name in 1903. The company continued production into the mid-20th century, becoming the McKee Division of Thatcher Glass in 1951, and later part of Jeannette Glass Company, before closing in 1983.

Condition: Excellent; no chips or cracks
Measurements: 7" H x 6.5" W (top), 4.25" W (base)